Net migration in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Net migration was -1.30 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) stood at -1.30 million.
That represents a change of up 15.7% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 302,477 in 1961 and was at its lowest, -2.53 million, in 2008.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -253,750 | -1.01 million | 302,477 | 10 |
| 1970s | -212,569 | -776,469 | 210,680 | 10 |
| 1980s | -477,177 | -720,951 | -245,238 | 10 |
| 1990s | -323,758 | -620,068 | -105,526 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.76 million | -2.53 million | -675,441 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.58 million | -1.93 million | -1.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.55 million | -2.31 million | -934,135 | 6 |
More financial sector data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.72 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 43.5% (2025)
- Broad money 79.6% (2021)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 43.5% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 43.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 19.7% (2025)
- Total reserves 76.8% (2024)
- Interest rate spread 7.3% (2025)
- Bank liquid reserves to bank assets ratio 7.8% (2025)
- Listed domestic companies, total 9,158 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Net migration in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was -1.30 million in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 302,477 in 1961.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.53 million in 2008.
- Is net migration rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.